Holiday Decorating Made Easy: Your Guide to a Beautiful and Festive Season

 

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"Perhaps one of the best parts of the holidays (other than all the tasty treats, of course!) is the beautiful decor. It’s the one time of year people really get to deck out their homes with all the twinkly lights, tinsel, and jingle bells galore. And while it looks fun and festive, the process of getting there can feel a little daunting for some of us. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be! With some smart planning and a few nifty hacks, your home will be a merry and bright sight to behold—without all the fuss."  Comment from Real Simple

It all looks so easy and it can be with those nifty hacks from Real Simple.  Check it out!

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Most Popular Holiday Decorating Trends Of 2025

 

Maybe I'm old fashioned, but when I was decorating for the holidays, I decorated with old ornaments that went back to my childhood as well as new ones I had to buy every year.  The decorations were always little toys like a bear on a bicycle.

The article is from Southern Living and goes into everything that is on trend this year.  

I would be in trouble the way I used to decorate, but I've never really been a trendy person.  The one thing I really enjoyed was simmering oranges, cinnamon and cloves in the simmering pot.  Do they even sell simmering pots anymore?

Click here to go to the article and see what they think is trending this year.